Lot 105a, Auction 4/12/2026: Chinese Archaistic Stone Turtle Carving

$455.00

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East Asia, China, ca. mid-20th century CE. A carved stone figure of a turtle with rounded shell and simplified head and limbs, worked in dark brown stone with an intentionally aged surface. The form echoes archaic Chinese jade carvings, though the material and finish indicate later manufacture. A decorative carving inspired by early ritual animal forms, the underside is drilled for suspension, but the size and weight make it unsuitable for wearing. Size: 6.5″ L x 3″ W x 2″ H (16.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.1 cm)

Condition: Uneven surface treatment. Intact.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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